William Turnbull (New Zealand architect)
New Zealand architect (1868–1941)
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William Turnbull (1868 – 22 June 1941) was an architect based in Wellington, New Zealand. He was the fourth and youngest son of architect Thomas Turnbull.[1] He joined his father's practice in 1882 and became a partner in 1891.[2] He was born in San Francisco where his father was working at the time.[3] He moved to New Zealand with his family in 1871.[3] In his younger years, he played rugby union at Poneke Football Club in Kilbirnie.[4]
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| Born | 1868 San Francisco, United States of America |
| Died | 22 June 1941 (aged 73) Wellington, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Parent | Thomas Turnbull |
| Practice | Thomas Turnbull & Son |
| Projects | Antrim House Henry Pollen House Turnbull House |
Turnbull designed a large house including three rooms to hold a library for bibliophile Alexander Turnbull (no relation) in 1914. The outbreak of World War I caused the construction to be delayed until late 1915, with Alexander Turnbull moving in the following year. Turnbull House was used as a library until 1973, and the collection formed the nucleus of the national library collection.[5] Turnbull House is listed by Heritage New Zealand as a Category I heritage building.[6]
Turnbull moved to his son's house in Willis Street when he was old, and he died there on 22 June 1941,[7] aged 73.[4] He was buried at Karori Cemetery.[8] His wife had died 18 months before him. He was survived by four sons and four daughters.[4]
Gallery of his work
Whitcoulls Building, Lambton quay, Wellington
The Wellington Free Ambulance Building
Bank of New Zealand, Cuba St, Wellington
McGavin House, the former Red Cross Building
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